The 2023 'Akaraka' attended by IVE and Korea University's 'Ipsilenti Jiya's Shout' have become major topics of discussion. Consequently, ticket scalping has been rampant, with prices soaring several to dozens of times the original cost.
The issue is that those trying to buy tickets at inflated prices are likely outsiders. As a result, students who should be enjoying the festival cannot secure tickets due to scalping. Particularly when rumors circulate that popular K-pop idols will appear, fans from outside the school put all their efforts into acquiring tickets. Currently, social media is flooded with posts seeking 'Akaraka' and 'Ipsilenti' tickets. These individuals offer several times the original price, asking for entrance wristbands or student IDs in return.
Both festival organizers have declared a 'war against scalping' and are responding to illegal ticket transactions. 'Akaraka' has switched to mobile tickets this year and introduced a system for reporting scalping. 'Ipsilenti' has printed unique numbers on each ticket to trace transactions and is operating a constant scalping monitoring team.
Criticism arises from the fact that festivals meant for students are being overshad
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